Presented at Agroponte, Machine created by SC Smoke Revolutionary Smoking Harvest
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Presented at Agroponte, Machine created by SC Smoke Revolutionary Smoking Harvest
Technology and innovation are in the DNA of the Agroponte Fair, in Criciúma, event in which several success cases are presented to the agribusiness market. One of these news is the machine to kill, developed by the company Brothers Francisco Machines Agricultural, that has revolutionized work on rural properties aimed at growing smoke.
A Matirde foi criada pelo fumicultor NILTON OLIVEIRA FRANCISCO, from Araranguá, at the south of Santa Catarina. Bothered by the back pain caused by the leaf, He sought a practical solution, that also enable greater efficiency.
“With this machine the staff reaps the smoke sitting. In smoke culture, The harvest occurs in steps: First the bachelor ', then the second caught and, finally, the middle foot. With the Matirde, The worker goes sitting, shadowy, harvesting and taking smoke to the end of the field. Before her, The process was manual, under the sun and only using anti -inflammatory drugs and painkillers ”, Explain.
Productive and multifunctional machine
Matirde has been in the market for about five years and has been well received among the fummers. The machine increases about 30% harvest yield, since the work is continuous. It holds up to five people, Depending on the size of the crop.
Beyond the harvesting of the leaves, the equipment has other functions that turn it into a kind of joker in the field. “It also works as a sprayer. Can apply pesticides agricultural, fertilizer and herbicide. There are several utilities ”, tells the creator of Matirde.
Cultivation to the machine industry
Oliveira has been working in the area since the decade of 1980. Nonetheless, After creating the machine, began to dedicate their efforts to the manufacture of specimens and marketing. The company's success is not just in innovation, but also in post-sales technical assistance. Brothers Francisco markets about 50 Machines per year, reaching the Santa Catarina market, gaucho and paranaense.
“Trabalhei a minha vida inteira como fumicultor. Was the experience in the field that allowed us to develop this machine. Thank God, Today she is successful, And who bought only praises, saying that you no longer see working without her. Now, We are totally focused on its manufacture ”, affirms.
About the Agroponte Fair
This is the 14th edition of the Agroponte Fair in Criciúma. The opening occurred on Wednesday afternoon, is 13, at the José Ijair Conti Pavilion, marking the beginning of five days of business and appreciation of agribusiness of southern Santa Catarina. The event also celebrates the centenary of Emancipation of Criciuma, honored in this edition.
Largest agribusiness fair of Santa Catarina, Agroponte broke record of exhibitors this year: nearly 200 participants of the agribusiness segments, family agriculture, technology, agricultural implements and automotive sector. Also participate financial institutions and entities such as Epagri and Cidasc. all in all, The fair occupies more than 25 thousand m² between internal and external areas.
The program includes lectures, workshops and parallel events that attract visitors throughout the period. Among the highlights, The traditional trial of races with special awards alluding to the centenary of Criciuma, reinforcing the relevance of the date for the city and the fair. All parallel activities are free and open to the public.
Text: Thiago Hockmüller | Track Communication
